47. Solidus Coin, Justinian I the Great, Byzantine Empire, 542-565 AD, Gold

Obverse Legend: DN IVSTINI - ANVS PP AVC Obverse Description: Circularly arranged legend on the edge. Centrally, the Emperor's bust is depicted frontally with a diadem with pendants, cuirass and paludamentum. In his right hand he holds a globus cruciger, in his left hand a shield with a mounted knight. External linear circle. Reverse Legend: VICTORI - AAV CCC - Z / CONOB Reverse Description: Legend discussed circularly on the edge and linearly in the exergue. Standing angel, draped, represented frontally, holding in his right hand a cross with a staurogram at the top, and in his left hand a globus cruciger. Star in the right field. All within a pearl circle.

Dimensions

weight 4 g, custom d=21.60 mm

Description

gold

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